Holiday spending up 4.2% as shoppers show resilience
Despite economic concerns, UK holiday spending rose 4.2%, driven by in-store sales and savvy shoppers using AI for deals. Discover the key retail trends.
Despite economic concerns, UK holiday spending rose 4.2%, driven by in-store sales and savvy shoppers using AI for deals. Discover the key retail trends.
Discover how the classic board game Settlers of Catan, with over 40 million sold, sharpens strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and resilience for real-world challenges.
After an Islamic State plot to attack a Greater Manchester Jewish neighbourhood was foiled, the community focuses on daily struggles and defiant unity. Discover their story of vigilance and cohesion.
An Australian dad's planned £2,600 Christmas gifts for his 10-year-old daughter went viral, igniting a global conversation on intentional parenting, budgeting, and celebrating a child's resilience.
Ukraine's 'Dancing with the Stars' returns for a special episode featuring wartime heroes, with all proceeds aiding rehabilitation. A powerful display of resilience.
US Democrats file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's restructuring of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The move aims to block a rule they argue weakens consumer protections.
UNICEF's 2025 Photo of the Year awards highlight the resilience of Afghan girls, Mongolia's air pollution crisis, and childhoods in India's coal mines. See the powerful exhibition in Berlin.
In an age of global uncertainty, a simple phrase passed down from parents offers profound resilience. Discover how timeless wisdom can combat modern anxiety and find your own anchor.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Amid global strife, AP journalists captured 2025's most uplifting moments—from a pope's call to his brother to breaking Nobel news. Discover the stories that defined hope.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces an independent review into foreign political interference, focusing on Reform UK's Russia links. The probe, led by Philip Rycroft, will report by March.
Britain's defence chief warns Russia poses a growing danger, urging a society-wide 'all-in' approach to national resilience. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
The Guardian launches its 2025 charity appeal, supporting five grassroots charities fighting social division and hate. Your donation can build community resilience.
Over 100 Palestinian couples married in a poignant mass ceremony in Gaza City, a powerful symbol of resilience and hope amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci, fired after 11 days, launches a $49 video course coaching young professionals on turning career failures into valuable assets. Learn his survival strategy.
Finland faces economic stagnation and rising unemployment despite being named world's happiest country for eighth year. Discover the paradox behind Nordic resilience.
Criminal charges against debt firm Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules it wasn't technically collecting. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs. Read the full analysis.
Discover how daily writing can rewire your brain, regulate emotions and build psychological resilience. Start your writing practice today for mental clarity.
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where background trumps income. Discover how it affects you and the vital solutions experts recommend.
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where professionals from less privileged backgrounds feel less financially secure even on identical salaries. Discover how to build financial resilience.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals Scottish Government's inadequate early pandemic response and over-reliance on Westminster. Discover the key findings and Nicola Sturgeon's response.
Despite world-leading flood data, UK public awareness remains dangerously low. Experts call for radical reform to build community resilience and trusted relationships with authorities.
New research exposes the dire savings state of mid-career earners, with one in seven having no savings. Discover the financial vulnerability and expert advice for building resilience.
The FCA warns that the UK must strengthen oversight of critical tech providers like Amazon after a major cloud outage disrupted banks. Read the full analysis.
Panthera Finance allegedly collected $60m from Victorians while banned. Legal action could see consumers entitled to refunds. Discover the full investigation.
New research reveals that saving just £200 can significantly reduce financial hardship. Experts explain how small, regular savings build resilience and improve wellbeing.
Parents and educators confront how children process unsettling experiences, from rabbit-shaped jelly to broader anxieties. Discover strategies for supporting emotional resilience.
Three-time world surfing champion Mick Fanning opens up about surviving the devastating loss of all three brothers and how he found strength to continue living.
As Scottish communities from Brechin to the Western Isles face escalating climate threats, experts warn current infrastructure is dangerously inadequate. Discover how local authorities are racing against time to implement new resilience strategies.
Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals how the Norte Chico civilisation of Peru adapted their society and agriculture to withstand catastrophic climate change, offering lessons for modern environmental challenges.